Sedona, AZ
Music connected to Sedona
About Sedona
- • Singer-songwriter Cat Power (Charlyn Marshall) was born in Tallassee, Alabama, but raised in Sedona.
- • The Vortex concept, believed by some to be energy centers, originated and grew popular in Sedona.
- • Western movies filmed starting in the 1920s and tourism put Sedona on the map.
- • Some believe Boynton Canyon is home to a 'vortex' that amplifies spiritual experiences.
- • Oak Creek flooded in 1978, causing widespread damage and altering the landscape.
- • It's named for Sedona Miller Schnebly, wife of the first postmaster, and founded in 1902.
- • With 9,684 residents, it's smaller than many other popular tourist destinations.
- • The elevation is 4,350 feet, offering cooler temperatures than Phoenix.
- • Tourism dominates the local economy, offering jobs in hospitality and recreation.
- • Sedona feels inspiring and peaceful, with a strong sense of connection to nature.
- • The Phoenix Suns are the closest NBA team, winning zero championships in 56 years.
- • Sedona Red Rock High School's football team won multiple state championships in the 1990s.